Candy: The Sweet History

Beth Kimmerle

Collectors Press, Inc., Nov 1, 2003 - Cooking - 176 pages

All of the gooey goodness of candy's glory years are presented in this lively retrospective of the confection industry. "Candy" pays homage to the companies and brands that have become American icons, in the process chronicling the history of sweet treats across the globe — from the ancient Egyptians to the first box of Valentine's Day chocolate. PayDayо , Chic-O-Stick, Tootsieо Roll, and many more treats are featured in vivid photos and images from the candy culture of the past. For those with a sweet touch in the kitchen, basic candy recipes are included.

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User Review -

Despite my feelings of envy (if only I’d known before that “candy expert” was a legitimate career path), I really enjoyed this book. The author clearly is an expert, and must have spent a lot of time delving into the minutest details of the confectionary industry’s history.
Kimmerle clearly has a deep passion and a lot of love for all things sweet, and her care and zeal for the topic, warm feelings of nostalgia towards favorite brands and old-time sweets, as well as her obvious knowledge, shines through on every page. But it’s never dry – lots of fabulous photographs, including images of vintage candy ads and packaging, break up the factual info and make this an entertaining read, as well. I also thought that the inclusion of some recipes along with the history was a great addition – it makes it even more fun to read about candy’s evolution over the years when I can also contemplate making some of these treats in my own kitchen! 

Review: Candy: The Sweet History

User Review  - Katherine - Goodreads

(3.5 stars) More of a picture book than a serious history, but I wanted to finally read this book on my shelf, after recently reading the memoir _Candy & Me_ and re-reading _Candyfreak_ (one of my ...

Bibliographic information

• Title: Candy: The Sweet History
• Author: Beth Kimmerle
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Collectors Press, Inc., 2003
• ISBN: 1888054832, 9781888054835
• Length: 176 pages
• Subjects: Cooking / Courses & Dishes / Confectionery; Cooking / Courses & Dishes / Desserts; Cooking / History; Photography / Photoessays & Documentaries